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  • The CHAKRA CENTERS and the capacity of activating them-Part 1  By : Yuga Rishi
    In ancient times researchers of Soul Sciences intricately discovered conscious principles of the subtle world. In this very human body (micro) they found the mirror-image of the material world (macro). Whatever one perceives in the gross world is present in the human body in a subtle form. Hence instead of carrying out research studies pertaining to the external world with the help of expensive scientific apparatus, the ancient seers/sages looked upon the human body's soul as their laboratory.
  • Karma Yoga - An Introduction  By : Sacha Tarkovsky
    Karma Yoga, or the "discipline of action" is based on the teachings of the Sri Krishna in the Bhagavad-Gita, the holiest of Hindu scriptures. As one of the four pillars of yoga, Karma yoga requires the adherence to one’s duty (swadarma) while remaining detached from the reward. Simply, It is the yoga of performance of “right action”.
  • The CHAKRA CENTERS and the capacity of activating them-Part 2  By : Yuga Rishi
    Everyone knows about the 6 Chakras. In reality they are 7 in number. The seventh Chakra is Sahasrar and is generally not counted because it is the leader of all subordinate Chakras. Thus the 7 energy Chakras (plexuses) are symbols of 7 Lokas (worlds), 7 Rishis, 7 seers and 7 continents. A description of energies and forms associated with each Chakra can be found in many scriptures pertaining to spiritual practices.
  • Yoga Improves Strength  By : Kadence Buchanan -
    A number of people wonder if yoga can improve their muscle fitness and strength levels. While they recognize that yoga can help reduce stress and increase flexibility and overall health, when it comes to increasing muscle fitness people think it might the most appropriate exercise to do the job. But, according to experts, yoga can definitely make you stronger.

    If you would like to really put your daily fitness routine in overdrive and get better results than you ever have ...
  • Karma Yoga - Part 2 For Life & Spirtual Liberation  By : Sacha Tarkovsky
    There is a story in the Ramayana, one of the great kings, Janaka, who besides being a Rishi, was also a perfect Karma Yogi. The Ramayana is one of the sacred epics of Hindu tradition and religion.

    This is a story of spiritual liberation for everyone.
  • Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga Posture - Wheel  By : Subodh Gupta
    The Wheel is an advanced and one of the most dynamic whole-body postures in Hatha Yoga. In this asana the body is arched back and supported on the palms and soles of the feet.
    Do not be discouraged if you are not able to accomplish this pose right away as it is a very challenging and difficult asana. Before fully attempting this inverted pose know the strength of your upper body and your spinal flexibility. Even attempting this pose without successful completion gives great benefits.
  • Raja Yoga – Gaining Complete Control of Mind for Deep Meditation  By : Sacha Tarkovsky
    Raja Yoga involves exact meditation techniques which lead to experiences of the truth and finally achieve liberation.

    The basic breathing techniques of Raja yoga to gain control over the mind and experience deep meditation are outlined below.
  • The Founder of Pilates  By : James C
    Have you ever wonderd how Pilates got its star. This article will let you know.
  • Tips For Finding The Right Yoga Teacher  By : Rebecca Prescott
    Each yoga teacher will bring to a class their own history, character, and teaching style. Find out some things to consider in your search for a yoga teacher that best fits your needs, outlook, and personality.
  • The Chakra Song  By : Greg Gourdian
    We may be familiar with prayer or meditation and may have tried these unsuccessfully and wondered why such time honored avenues to self empowerment failed to work in our lives. We may hear testimonies that describe the effective power to transform our lives which these practices can bestow upon us and we may have felt frustrated that we have not learned how to use these tools to make ourselves happier, healthier or more content. A new tool, the Chakra Song,may help you to realize the goals.
  • Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga posture – Standing Forward Bend  By : Subodh Gupta
    ‘Pada’ means foot and ‘Hasta’ means hand so this pose consists of standing with feet together, bending forward from the hips, and standing on one’s hands. The practice of this asana promotes a youthful vigour throughout the life. The Standing Forward Bend gives a complete stretch to the entire posterior (back) of the body, from the back of the scalp to the back of the heels.
  • 5 Reasons to Take up Yoga Now  By : missymoo
    Everyone's heard of Yoga. But not everyone is aware of just how many health benefits it can give you...
  • Weight Loss And Yoga, Estranged Bed Partners?  By : Jeanette Pollock -
    When you primarily want to significantly and rapidly lose weight, experts and fitness gurus attest that yoga is not the exercise of fitness regime for you.

    But is there any reason why yoga would not be highly recommended for weight loss?

    Actually, it is a great and amusing fact that yoga and weight loss are estranged bed partners. It is because yoga also facilitate weight loss. When someone practice or do yoga, expect that there would be a corresponding weight loss that...
  • Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga posture - Half Spinal Twist  By : Subodh Gupta
    Half Spinal Twist - (Ardha Matsyendrasana)


    This important asana takes its Sanskrit name from a legendary teacher of yoga, called Matsyendra, who was believed to be one of the first founders of Hatha Yoga. This asana is one of the few yoga poses that rotates the spine. Twisting postures in Hatha Yoga complement forward and backward bending asanas by exercising the muscles in more complex ways than is accomplished by the movement of flexion and extension alone. That’s why the twisting poses are essential for a completion of hatha yoga practice.
  • Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga posture - Crow  By : Subodh Gupta
    The Crow – (Kakasana, sometimes called Bakasana)

    "Kaka" means crow (a large black bird with a loud cry) and "Baka" means crane (a tall water bird with very long legs). The body in this pose resembles that of a bird, thus the names, crane or crow.
    The Crow is a moderate inverted balancing posture, which builds strength in the upper extremities (arms, forearms, elbow joints, hands, wrists, clavicle, and scapula) and gives you the confidence to begin work with the Headstand and the Handstand. The Crow requires courage (to risk falling on your nose) and hip flexibility (to bring the thighs alongside the chest).
  • Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga posture – Peacock  By : Subodh Gupta
    The Peacock is a very difficult asana and should be practiced with great care and only attempted by those who are in an athletic condition.


    Mayur means peacock in Sanskrit language. When this asana is exhibited, it resembles a male peacock with a long plume of colorful feathers trailing behind.

    A successful Peacock pose depends to a great extent on the body type and weight distribution. Anyone with a big chest and small hips and thighs will not have much difficulty to achieve this pose. But a person with a small chest and big hips and legs will find this pose very difficult to complete and held (that’s why most women find this pose very difficult to perform).
  • Simplify Your Life With Yoga  By : Jeffry Farrell
    How can yoga help you manage your busy schedule? Find out more about what yoga means and learn how to apply yoga to other aspects of your life.
  • Tutorial: Learning Yoga  By : Jeanette Pollock -
    Learning yoga is the second most in thing nowadays, next of course to doing or executing the yoga exercises itself.

    There are many ways and measures how yoga is taught to different people across the world.

    There are formal classes, and those that are done online. Online classes also abound. There are basic and helpful books that generally offer simple tutorial to people who want to learn yoga.

    Online yoga

    Relaxation and a quick in touch with the mental and spiritu...
  • Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga posture – Scorpion  By : Subodh Gupta
    Only those who can perform the Headstand without the slightest
    difficulty should attempt the Scorpion pose.
    (Beginners should not practice this asana).



    Vrischika is the Sanskrit word for scorpion. This posture resembles a scorpion with its tail arched above its head ready to sting its victim. The Scorpion, which is an advanced posture promotes balance and brings harmony to the body and the mind.
    In the Scorpion position the hands are kept apart and the head is lifted up. The weight of the body rests on the elbows, while the hands provide extra stability.
  • Spirit In Mind With God Within  By : Peter Lee
    That leads us to the next point, the relation of God without to God within. To the yogi, who is the very type of Hindu thought, there is no definite proof of God save the witness of the Self within to His existence, and his idea of finding the proof of God is that you should strip away from your consciousness all limitations, and thus reach the stage where you have pure consciousness--save a veil of the thin nirvanic matter...
  • Exploring Your Consciousness  By : Peter Lee
    It is necessary to understand something about that consciousness which is your Self, and about the matter which is the envelope of consciousness, but which the Self so often identifies with himself.
  • Mind Control  By : Peter Lee
    What is mind ? From the yogic standpoint it is simply the individualized consciousness, the whole of it, the whole of your consciousness including your activities which the Western psychologist puts outside mind.
  • The Benefits Of Power Yoga  By : Jeanette Pollock -
    Today's power yoga basically branched out from the Ashtanga Yoga of the Hindu tradition and religion of India.

    Power yoga is emphasizing the development of one’s flexibility and the nurture of the desire for a vigorous whole body workout. The activity most of all facilitates for concentration and mental stability.

    There are various reasons why power yoga classes abound everywhere. Nowadays, different and major gyms all over the world are offering power yoga classes.

    ...
  • Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga Posture - Bridge  By : Subodh Gupta
    The Bridge pose is also known as Setu Bandhasana, which means construction of a bridge. In this posture, the whole body forms an arch which is supported at one end by the crown of the head and at the other on the feet, hence the name.

    When the Bridge is performed immediately after the Plough pose it acts as a gentle counter pose to complement the benefits of Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana) and the Plough (Halasana). It releases any tension that may have built up in the thoracic (part from the neck to waist) and lumbar (lower part of the back) regions of the spine while practicing the two previous asanas.
  • Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga posture - Triangle  By : Subodh Gupta
    Trikanasana is also known as The Triangle pose. The Sanskrit word ‘tri’ means three and ‘kona’ means corner or angle, hence the name. When you look at this pose you can easily notice why this name has been given to this asana. From the completed posture the body forms three angles; the legs form one, the arm extended down and the body forms another, and the arm extended upward and the head and neck form the third.
    In our ordinary day-to-day life the side stretch is the least common movement. We twist, we bend back or forward, but except that we do not often bend our spine to the side, and that’s why the Triangle is one of the most important postures in yoga practice.
  • The five faces of KUNDALINI I.E. The five streams of DIVINE ENERGY  By : Yuga Rishi
    Colloquially all creatures are called living beings. Because they have Prana (vital force) they are called Pranis too. But it is not so simple. Material scientists do not accept that a creature has life force. They say life is a body which is an admixture of chemicals plus 5 elements. When the 5 elements dissociate from one another that creature becomes extinct on dying. They opine that there is nothing like a soul principle in this world. Man is just a walking, moving, speaking tree.
  • Tips On Getting The Most Out Of Corpse Pose In Yoga  By : Rebecca Prescott
    Corpse pose has many benefits, but it can be neglected because of its apparent simplicity. Learn how to get the most out of this restorative pose, the two types of breathing you can do, and more.
  • Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Yoga Posture - Downward-Facing Dog  By : Subodh Gupta
    In its ideal form the Downward-Facing Dog assumes the shape of an upside-down V, resembling the shape of a dog when stretching after lying down, with only the hands and the feet touching the floor. It is one of the most essential postures in yoga practice, stretching and rejuvenating the entire body from the feet all the way up to the hips and down through the wrists and hands. Because the head is lower than the pelvis this pose is often classified as an inversion posture.
  • Yoga Postures To Improve Your Fitness  By : Mike Mann
    Learn 3 of the most popular yoga postures that will help to improve your health, strengthen abs and improve your digestive system
  • Use Prescription Of Yoga To Treat Your Back Pain  By : Ashish Jain -
    After visiting so many orthopedists and back pain specialists, after taking so many over the counter medications and after experiencing their side effects and no effects in curing your back pain problem...you are virtually hopeless of getting one right solution to your problems??

    Don't feel dejected as you are not alone. There are many like you who have gone through all these courses of back pain treatments finally reaching to a conclusion that all these medications are of...

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